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PlayStation · Strategy
Populous: The Beginning
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Bullfrog / Climax Group |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Populous |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Developed by Bullfrog / Climax Group and published by Electronic Arts, Populous: The Beginning arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a strategy game.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Populous series. The series also appears on other systems with Populous (Genesis) and Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods (Genesis).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Populous: The Beginning is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Populous: The Beginning cheats & codes
51 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D00D851C
???? |
|---|---|
| Max Spell Charge Rate | 801DC2AC
0000 |
| Have All Build Options | 801DC2B0
FFFF |
| Level Modifier | 800D8BA4
00?? |
| Infinite Time | 801E5F70
0384 |
| Have Invincibilty Spell | 301DC2C6
0004 |
Populous: The Beginning walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Populous: The Beginning FAQ
When did Populous: The Beginning come out on the PS1?
Populous: The Beginning was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Populous: The Beginning?
It was developed by Bullfrog / Climax Group and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Populous: The Beginning multiplayer?
No. Populous: The Beginning is a single-player game.
How long does Populous: The Beginning take to play?
As a strategy game, Populous: The Beginning typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Populous: The Beginning on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.